510(k) · Cleared
ClearedWizair DVT
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · JOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible
Cleared on Mar 27, 2002 after a 202-day review. The FDA summary names no predicate by number. 36 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Mar 27, 2002
- Review
- 202 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- JOW
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
36 later devices descend from it, 6 citing it directly.
- This deviceK012994 Wizair DVTMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 30 of its ownK060146 Activecare ++ SystemMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2006 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK062818 Flexitouch SystemTactile Systems Technology, Inc. · 2006
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 9 of its ownK120972 Flexitouch SystemTactile Systems Technology, Inc. · 2012
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 9 of its ownK110159 Activecare SFTMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2011
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 8 of its ownK153311 Flexitouch SystemTactile Systems Technology, Inc. (Dba Tactile Medical) · 2016
Showing 5 of 36 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 36 · See all- K060146Activecare ++ SystemMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2006 · cites it directly30descendants
- K062818Flexitouch SystemTactile Systems Technology, Inc. · 2006 · 2 generations on10descendants
- K120972Flexitouch SystemTactile Systems Technology, Inc. · 2012 · 3 generations on9descendants
- K110159Activecare SFTMedical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. · 2011 · 2 generations on9descendants
- K153311Flexitouch SystemTactile Systems Technology, Inc. (Dba Tactile Medical) · 2016 · 3 generations on8descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K012994 | Wizair DVT | Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K060146 | Activecare ++ System | Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. | 2006 | 1 |
| +2 | K062818 | Flexitouch System | Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| +3 | K120972 | Flexitouch System | Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| +2 | K110159 | Activecare SFT | Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd. | 2011 | — |
| +3 | K153311 | Flexitouch System | Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. (Dba Tactile Medical) | 2016 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in JOW? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new JOW device
- #1 K253555 Flexitouch® Plus Advanced Pneumatic…score 14.8 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against?
The FDA summary names no predicate by number.
What descends from it? (36)
See all 366 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K060146 | Activecare ++ System | 2006 | 30 |
| K122609 | Vasculaire Compression System Model FLS-0003; Vasculaire Sleeve (Foot & Calf) Model… | 2012 | 3 |
| K051438 | Vanguard Reprocessed Compression Garments (Hill-Rom) | 2006 | 1 |
| K053316 | Reprocessed Compression Sleeves | 2006 | 1 |
| K071763 | Amadeus Adaptive Compression Therapy | 2008 | 0 |
| K042217 | Flowmedic, Model 220 | 2005 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K060146 (Medical Compression Systems (Dbn), Ltd., 2006) has gone furthest, with 30 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All JOW devicesJOW Sleeve, Limb, Compressible: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · JOW
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · JOW
168in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · JOW
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · JOW
24in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code JOW, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 | 4 | 112 | 7 | 36 |
| 2009 | 3 | 84 | 0 | 45 |
| 2010 | 18 | 71 | 2 | 66 |
| 2011 | 11 | 104 | 3 | 50 |
| 2012 | 13 | 63 | 2 | 100 |
| 2013 | 17 | 94 | 0 | 169 |
| 2014 | 16 | 91 | 0 | 93 |
| 2015 | 10 | 160 | 0 | 137 |
| 2016 | 9 | 121 | 0 | 150 |
| 2017 | 9 | 116 | 1 | 149 |
| 2018 | 11 | 136 | 0 | 114 |
| 2019 | 11 | 88 | 1 | 102 |
| 2020 | 14 | 158 | 0 | 50 |
| 2021 | 16 | 132 | 0 | 34 |
| 2022 | 7 | 80 | 0 | 27 |
| 2023 | 6 | 160 | 0 | 57 |
| 2024 | 8 | 197 | 0 | 30 |
| 2025 | 7 | 168 | 0 | 24 |
| 2026 | 6 | 252 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The WizAir DVT™ is a prescriptive device that induces Continuous Enhanced Circulation Therapy of the lower limbs.
The WizAir DVT™ is intended for use in:
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
Enhancing blood circulation.
Diminishing post-operative pain and swelling.
Reducing wound-healing time.
Treatment and assistance in healing: stasis dermatitis; venous stasis ulcers; arterial and diabetic leg ulcers.
Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency.
Reducing edema.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K012994 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K012994: Wizair DVT.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K012994
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 30, 2026 (extraction version 2d9447fa9ea4)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026